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Estridge, Henry Watley
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Six Years in the Seychelles; with photographs from original drawings. [No place: privately printed], 1885
- paper
FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR, 4to (202 x 162mm.), dedication leaf, 30 mounted photographic illustrations after drawings by the author, folding plan, double-page letterpress table, original roan, titled in gilt on upper cover, gilt edges
Provenance
John Julius Estridge, presentation inscription from the author
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
RARE. Estridge was Collector of Customs at Mahé in the Seychelles. His account deals with various aspects of the islands, especially flora and fauna.
A cutting pasted onto the title-page reads "We are informed that the Queen has been pleased to accept the illustrated book 'Six Years in the Seychelles'".